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A.F. Steadman

Join A.F. Steadman as she talks about writing a bestselling series, creating villains, building tension and more

About The Author:

A.F. Steadman grew up in the Kent countryside, getting lost in fantasy worlds and scribbling stories in notebooks. Before focusing on writing, she worked in law, until she realised that there wasn’t nearly enough magic involved. She is the author of the New York Times bestselling Skandar series.

 

About The Book:

Thirteen-year-old Skandar Smith has only ever wanted to be a unicorn rider. To be one of the lucky few selected to hatch a unicorn. To bond with it for life; to train together and race for glory; to be a hero. But just as Skandar’s dream is about to come true, things start to take a more dangerous turn than he could ever have imagined. A dark and twisted enemy has stolen the Island’s most powerful unicorn – and as the threat grows ever closer, Skandar discovers a secret that could blow apart his world forever . . .

Get ready for unlikely HEROES, elemental MAGIC, sky battles, ancient secrets, nail-biting races and FEROCIOUS UNICORNS, in this EPIC ADVENTURE series that will have your heart soaring.

 

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An introduction to 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'

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The inspiration behind 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'

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A reading from 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'

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A.F. Steadman's writing challenge

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What can you tell us about the protagonist, Skandar?

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How do you make the magic in the story feel real?

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How do you create a sense of danger and peril?

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How do you create characters that jump off the page?

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Do you have a planning process?

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Do you have a favourite scene or chapter?

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Why did you want to create a different type of unicorn?

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What can you tell us about the villain in the story?

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Extract Download: 'Skandar and the Unicorn Thief'